Manhand Forklift Tyres in Durban — Supply and Fitting for Your Machine
Running a Manhand forklift and the tyres are worn down to the wear line? You don't need to wait weeks for an overseas part. ForknTire supplies and fits replacement tyres that suit Manhand forklifts from our base in Pinetown, serving operations across Durban and KwaZulu-Natal. We match the right size and compound to your machine, fit it on site if downtime is a problem, and give you a straight price without the runaround.
We've been in the industrial tyre trade since 2008. That's a long time spent learning which tyres last on a port floor versus a timber yard, and which ones are a false economy.
Based at 6 Schenk Rd, Pinetown. Phone 031 702 6335. Open during normal business hours, with mobile fitting available across the greater Durban region.
What "Manhand Forklift Tyres" Actually Means
Quick clarification, because it matters when you’re buying. Manhand makes the forklift — the machine itself, including diesel, electric, rough-terrain and side-loader models. Manhand does not make a separate branded tyre. So when you search for “Manhand forklift tyres,” what you almost always need is a replacement tyre that correctly fits a Manhand machine.
That’s where we come in. We don’t sell you a sticker; we sell you the right tyre. The fit depends on your specific Manhand model — its rim size, load rating and the surface it works on. Give us the size off the sidewall of your current tyre (or the spec plate on the machine) and we’ll cross-reference it against stock. Most common sizes are on the shelf. The less common ones we source through our supplier network, usually within a few days.
Here's what we keep moving for Manhand operators.
Solid tyres for indoor and heavy-duty Manhand forklifts
If your Manhand runs inside a warehouse, on a concrete floor, or anywhere sharp offcuts and debris are a risk, solid tyres are usually the sensible call. There's no air to lose, so a nail or a steel shard won't put the machine out of action. They wear slower on smooth surfaces and they handle repetitive heavy lifting well. The trade-off is a firmer ride, which is rarely an issue indoors.
We supply solid resilient and press-on solid options, including non-marking white tyres for operations where black scuff marks on the floor are a problem — food handling, pharmaceutical storage, clean retail distribution.
Pneumatic tyres for outdoor and rough-terrain Manhand models
Manhand's rough-terrain and diesel models often work outside, on yards, gravel, or uneven ground. Pneumatic tyres earn their place here. The air cushion absorbs shock, protects the machine's drivetrain from constant jarring, and gives better grip on loose surfaces. Operators feel the difference over a full shift too — less vibration, less fatigue.
We stock standard tubed pneumatics and can advise on foam-filled options where you want the cushioning of air without the puncture risk.
On-site fitting so you're not down for long
A tyre on the shelf doesn't help you if the forklift's stuck on the wrong side of the yard. We fit at our Pinetown workshop or we come to you. Our team carries the right press and mounting equipment, checks the rim for damage while it's off, and torques everything to spec. For most operators in the greater Durban area we can respond inside a few hours during business hours, depending where you are.
Sourcing odd sizes and older Manhand machines
Older or imported Manhand units sometimes run sizes that aren't off-the-shelf locally. We don't just shrug and send you elsewhere. Tell us the machine and the size, and we'll work our supplier network to find a correct match rather than talking you into something close-enough that wears out early.
Why Durban Operators Use ForknTire for Manhand Tyres
We’re not the biggest name in the market and we don’t pretend to be. What we are is a tyre specialist that’s been doing this since 2008 , based right here in Pinetown rather than running everything through a call centre in another province.
We know the brands that actually operate in KZN. Toyota, Hyster, Yale, Crown, Linde, Clark, TCM, Komatsu, Nissan, Mitsubishi — and yes, Manhand. That matters because matching a tyre is about knowing the machine, not reading a chart cold.
Port-side operations near Durban deal with salt and damp that chews through the wrong compound. We factor that in. If your Manhand works the harbour precinct, we won’t sell you a tyre built for a dry inland warehouse.
On price, we’d rather give you a real number than start a negotiation. You shouldn’t need three rounds of back-and-forth to find out what a tyre costs. And we don’t upsell for the sake of it — if the cheaper option is the right one for your operation, that’s what we’ll tell you.
Every fit gets checked properly: rim condition, correct torque, correct pressure on pneumatics. Get that wrong and a tyre fails early or, worse, fails under load. We don’t take shortcuts there.
How Ordering Manhand Forklift Tyres Works
No mystery to it. Here’s the run from first call to back-in-service.
Tell us the machine and size.
Read the size off your existing tyre's sidewall, or send us your Manhand model and we'll work it out. A photo of the spec plate is enough. (Takes you two minutes.)
We check stock and quote.
We confirm whether your size is on the shelf or needs sourcing, and send you a price for supply, and for fitting if you want it. (Usually same day during business hours.)
You choose supply-only or fitted.
Collect from Pinetown and fit yourself, or have us fit at our workshop or on your site. (Your call.)
We fit and check.
Mounting, rim inspection, correct torque and pressure, and we make sure the machine's ready to work before we leave. (Most standard fits are done same visit.)
Areas We Cover Around Durban and KZN
ForknTire operates from 6 Schenk Road, Pinetown, 3610, and serves forklift operators throughout Durban and the wider KwaZulu-Natal region — including the harbour precinct, the southern and northern industrial basins, Pinetown, New Germany, Westmead, Mobeni, Jacobs and surrounds. On-site fitting is available across the greater Durban area, with response times depending on your location.
What Manhand Forklift Tyres Cost
Honest answer: it depends, and anyone quoting a flat price online without knowing your machine is guessing. The cost of a replacement tyre for your Manhand comes down to a few things — the size, whether you need solid or pneumatic, the compound, and whether you want fitting included or supply only.
What we can promise is a real number, fast. Send us the size or the model and we’ll come back with a quote you can actually act on, not a “from” figure designed to get you on the phone. Used tyres are available for some sizes if budget is tight and the application allows it, with an honest assessment of remaining life — no warranty on used, and we’ll say so upfront.
Questions Forklift Operators Ask Us
Manhand makes forklifts, not tyres. What we supply is the correct replacement tyre to fit your Manhand machine — solid, pneumatic or press-on depending on the model and how you use it. Send us the size and we'll match it.
The size is usually printed on the sidewall of your current tyre, or on the machine's spec plate. If you can't find it, send us the Manhand model or a photo and we'll work it out for you.
Both options are open. You can collect or have us fit at our Pinetown workshop, or we'll come to your premises. On-site fitting suits operators who can't afford to move a machine off the floor.
Common sizes are in stock for immediate supply. Less common or older Manhand sizes are typically sourced within a few days through our supplier network. We'll tell you the honest timeline when we quote.
It depends on where the machine works. Indoors on hard floors with debris risk, solid tyres usually win. Outdoors on uneven or loose ground, pneumatics give better cushioning and grip. We'll recommend based on your actual operation, not a default.
Yes. We're in Pinetown and cover the greater Durban area including the port precinct. If your Manhand works near the harbour, we'll factor in the salt and damp when recommending a compound.
We'll give you a straight assessment. If there's safe life left, we'll say so. If it's a safety risk under load, we'll say that too. We're not trying to sell you a tyre you don't need.
Get Your Manhand Forklift Back to Work
Worn tyres slow a Manhand down, cost you fuel, and eventually become a safety problem. Getting the right replacement fitted properly is straightforward when you’re dealing with people who know the machine.
Send us your size or model and we’ll quote you fast — supply only or fitted, at our workshop or on your site.
- 082 468 5308
- Monday - Thursday :7:30 am–4:30 pm, Friday :7:30 am–4:30 pm
- 6 Schenk Rd, Pinetown, 3610